About us:
Terravanta is a certified woman- and minority-owned business providing project management, engineering, and sustainable solutions across the energy, transportation, aviation, and education sectors. We are committed to quality, excellence, and proactive problem-solving, helping clients achieve successful outcomes at every stage of project delivery.
At Terravanta, we value our people, foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Guided by our commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and responsible business practices, we create lasting value for both our clients and the communities we serve. Through community engagement, partnerships, and service, we strive to make a positive difference beyond our projects. At Terravanta, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and building stronger, more sustainable communities.
About this role:
Terravanta is seeking experienced Project Controls professionals to support complex energy and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in project management, project controls, and /or construction management with experience in electric utility performing activities in budgeting, forecasting, cost controls and reporting.
Responsibilities:
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Support with budgeting and Forecasting, Cost Controls, performing financial analysis and reporting.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, cost baselines, forecasts, and expenditure plans for major and multi-year projects and programs.
- Aggregate, reconcile, and update budgets, forecasts, and spending plans across multiple funding sources, jurisdictional allocations, asset types, and cost drivers.
- Monitor project performance and identify budget variances and cost trends.
- Stay up to date on project controls innovations, industry standards, and participate in industry forums as expert in the industry.
Cost Controls & Financial Analysis
- Perform detailed cost control analysis, including:
- Budget vs. Actual analysis
- Commitments and accruals tracking
- Contingency management
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Cost-per-unit analysis
- Cost impact assessments
- Conduct research, data collection, validation, and analysis to support project financial health and performance.
Reporting & Industry Knowledge
- Prepare and present reports, dashboards, recommendations, and alternatives that support project and business decision-making.
- Develop cost forecasts and provide insights to manage project costs, schedules, and risks.
- Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools for project and portfolio performance.
- Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, best practices, and innovations to support continuous improvement and project excellence.
Requirements
- A combination of education, training, and experience, generally equivalent to those typically possessed by a 4-year college graduate
- Finance, Accounting, or Mathematical background
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Cost Controls, Cost Management, or Project Controls.
- Experience using Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Solutions application. Power BI
- Electric Utility experience
Core Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Critical thinking and analytical capability
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills
- Adaptability in dynamic project environments
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
Flexible work from home options available.
About Us
Terravanta Inc is a minority woman owned consulting firm that provides program, project, construction management project controls and sustainability consulting services. Our forward thinking approach, adaptability and efficient processes allow us to run projects smoothly from inception to completion. In addition, our personalized service can provide a team of motivated and proactive professionals including project managers, project/business/technical analysts, and schedulers which make us uniquely able to meet a variety of clients’ needs.
Terravanta strives to make a positive change to our environment and improve our local communities. We dedicate efforts to educate and inspire young female leaders in technology, construction and sustainability fields and participate local environmental projects to help reduce negative impact of greenhouse gas emissions.\
Our Mission
We are a minority woman-owned/led business and provide project /construction management consulting services for the energy and transportation sector. We provide a personalized service to our clients while looking into sustainable solutions and giving back to our local communities.
Our Vision
"Be the leading top woman-owned business to go to for innovative and sustainable project management and engineering services in the utility and transportation sector. Our foundation is to inspire, educate and redefine bias in the industries and communities we serve."